Head Chef

Greene King; Huntingdon; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development program

Staff discounts on meals and drinks

Employee assistance program

Maternity/Paternity policies

Wagestream access

Job summary

Greene King’s Farmhouse Inns is seeking a Head Chef to lead a busy kitchen, ensuring every dish shines and the team works seamlessly under pressure.

You’ll coach and develop a high-performing kitchen brigade, maintain top hygiene standards, and deliver consistently excellent meals while controlling costs and allergens. English proficiency is essential for clear communication with staff and customers.

Qualifications

• Experience managing a busy kitchen, training and developing a high performing team who constantly exceed targets.
• Ability to work under pressure in a busy kitchen and get the best out of your team.
• Sufficient spoken and written English to perform the role safely and understand allergen controls.

Responsibilities

• Take the reins in the kitchen, making decisions to help the team run better together.
• Communicate clearly with your team to provide high‑quality meals on time.
• Recognise and lead the team to maximise potential while maintaining standards.
• Maintain hygiene levels and safety regulations in the kitchen.

Skills

Team management

Leadership

Communication

Hygiene & safety

English

Job description

As a Head Chef, you’ll make sure everything in the kitchen runs smoothly during a busy service. You’ll know how to get the best out of your team by encouraging and supporting them to work well together, ensuring every dish served is of the highest standards. Company Description Join us at Farmhouse Inns, where we’re big on quality as we are with our portions, which is why our carveries slow-roast our meats for 14-hours, freshly prepare our veg, create fluffy, handmade Yorkies, ruffle-up our perfectly crispy roast potatoes, and bake and hand-decorate our giant cakes in our kitchen every day. Additional Information We’re all about rewarding our team’s hard work, that’s why…

• The chance to further your career across our well-known brands – as one of the industry's top apprenticeship providers, we can provide training and development at each level of your career.
• Discount of 33% for you and 15% for your loved ones on all of our brands – so you enjoy your favourite food and drink at a discount.
• Free employee assistance program – mental health, well-being, financial, and legal support because you matter!
• Enhanced, family-friendly maternity and paternity policies
• Menopause Friendly Employer
• Discount of 50% for you and 25% for your loved ones at our Greene King Inns and hotels – so you can enjoy a weekend away without breaking the bank.
• Refer a friend – who do you know who could be interested in a new role? When they are placed, you could earn up to £1,500 for referring them!
• Wagestream – access your wage before payday for when life happens.
• Retail discounts – Receive up to 30% off at Superdrug, exclusive discounts with Three Mobile along with many more…

CREATING PLACES WHERE PEOPLE FEEL WELCOME, SAFE AND THAT THEY BELONG We aim to embed inclusion into every decision we make – across our people, customers, communities, suppliers, and operations. We want to create a culture where everyone feels welcome, valued, and able to thrive.

Qualifications

As a Head Chef, you will…

• Take the reins in the kitchen, whether you are making decisions or coming up with fresh ways to help the team run better together.
• Communicate clearly with your team in order to provide high-quality meals to customers on time.
• Recognise and lead the team as a whole, understanding how to maximise their potential.
• Maintain hygiene levels and safety regulations in the kitchen to help to guarantee the care of your entire team and visitors.

What you’ll bring to the kitchen:

• Experience managing a busy kitchen, training and developing a high performing team who constantly exceed targets.
• Ability to work under pressure in a busy kitchen and getting the best out of your team around you.
• A keen eye for delivering tasty and well-presented meals to customers each and every time.
• Skill and willingness to take on and adapt to challenges whilst working in a busy kitchen.
• Sufficient spoken and written English to perform the role safely and understand allergen controls.